Estate Services Operative

Clarion Housing Group; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group in Bromley is seeking 2 Estate Services Operatives to join the Estate Services Team. You will clean internal and external areas and grounds to a high standard, report incidents, and manage schedules and records. A valid UK driving licence is required; a Basic Criminal Record Check is in place.

Closing Date: Thurs 10 Sept 2026 at midnight. The role offers 36 hours per week with flexible options considered, and a fixed-term contract for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience of caretaking and grounds maintenance.
• Commitment and strong customer care skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Can-do attitude and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear.
• Ensure bulk bins are ready for collection.
• Clean internal ledges, handrails and doors.
• Clear leaves from grassed areas and pathways.
• Manage work schedules and maintain records.
• Monitor estate activity and report incidents.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

Self-motivation

Can-do attitude

Job description

• Location: Bromley - Ashgrove Road
• Salary: £30,215 - £33,231 per annum
• Hours: 36 hours per week - flexible options considered
• Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 6 months

This is a great opportunity to join our team, Employer of the Year Housing Heroes Awards and Winner 2026 Inspiring Places o Work UK and Ireland

Can you deliver customer focused Estate Services?

We're looking for 2 skilled Estate Services Operatives to bring their expertise to the Estate Services Team. You'll enjoy working with people and be able to use your knowledge and experience to make a real difference to our communities and our customers.

With experience of caretaking and grounds maintenance, you'll be responsible for cleaning the internal and external areas and grounds maintenance to a high standard. You'll be responsible for communicating requirements and reporting incidents and for the cleanliness and condition of a Clarion vehicle and the tools within.

In addition to managing work schedules and maintaining records you'll be able to use a range of tools and carry out cleaning tasks and monitor estate activity. This is a varied and challenging role, which requires commitment, good customer care skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and a 'can do' attitude.

Some of the key duties include: -

• Rotating bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear
• Making sure bulk bins are placed ready for collection

• Cleaning internal ledges, handrails and doors
• Clearing leaves from grassed areas and pathways

You'll often work alone and will need to be self-motivated to organise your own time effectively.

You'll be proactive in your daily activities and aware of safe working practices, and be able to deal with members of the public, staff and community representatives in a courteous and professional manner.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Closing Date: Thursday 10th September 2026 at midnight.

Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence as you may be required to drive company vehicles for work use only.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.